Panasonic Unveils SC-GN01 Wearable Immersive Gaming Speaker System (WIGSS)

[Tardian]

Mr. Panasonic I'd like one optimized for GTA V and oh one for Forza Horizon 4, and 5..... Hope you read this.... Thanks!

Mr Kazuhiro Tsuga

津賀一宏​

till you know him better!

 

[Space Lynx]

Don't need to try it. Having a pretty good understanding of the design goals and constraints for speakers and a basic grasp of the same for headphones this has literally all of the downsides and compromises of both. Apply some deductive reasoning and there is no way way any of these can perform well, its marketing garbage.


When it comes to speakers Bose is the ultimate in "engineer by marking decree".

Ever since my $30 bluetooth speaker has became my main audio source, I am not sure what to believe in the audio world anymore. I have $150 2.1 speakers I like, $200 headphones I like, but 99% of the time I still listen to this little Oontz $30 bluetooth speaker and it sounds freakin amazing. I have no idea anymore. LOL

 

[TechLurker]

I see a niche use for these. There are a sizable number of users who wear the headphones around their neck and just turn up the volume to provide some noise without having head/neck fatigue or sweaty ears from extended headset usage, but at the same time, don't want a straight speaker because they're trying not to be too loud. This and similar solutions from Sony and Bose seem to fit that niche. Close enough to the ears without wearing them, but not requiring a large speaker setup or a bar in front of you. I don't realistically think one will be hearing footsteps all that well compared to proper headsets, but for general ambience, it should be plenty sufficient.

 

[Tardian]

Non-humble Tardian might have said: "with the greatest respect" I disagree, but chastened Tardian deferentially suggests:

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[MentalAcetylide]

Is there an option for a subwoofer? I like bass.

Yes, its called a Dachshund on a leash that you have to pull along with you. There's your "sub-woofer"!

 

[Tardian]

and for tweeters?

 

[R-T-B]

They're a bit late to the game...

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electronics.sony.com

It's a lot more action packed than the Sony...
Oh and it's €179.

Ok I was going to try to defend Panasonic, because they have some excellent engineers, but those ads... Jeebus christ man, they earned this thread. That top one looks like he took a pschyadelic and hopped straight into the shower for his trip.

 

[Tardian]

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[MentalAcetylide]

For an unobtrusive headphone experience:

K712 PRO | Reference studio headphones

The K712 PROs are reference, open, over-ear headphones for precise listening, mixing and mastering.

au.akg.com

HD 560S | Sennheiser Australia

Discover the unique acoustic performance of our HD 560S audiophile headphones. Zero distortion ✓ Rich bass ✓ Clear treble ✓ Now available from Sennheiser!

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Ok I was going to try to defend Panasonic, because they have some excellent engineers, but those ads... Jeebus christ man, they earned this thread. That top one looks like he took a pschyadelic and hopped straight into the shower for his trip.

Yeah, the two bottom images look like unwilling participants playing an interactive porn game as part of a distraction so that a physician can perform a rectal exam. Yeah, I know, my mind's going in the gutter.

 

[natr0n]

Wig splitting sounds.

 

[Operandi]

Ever since my $30 bluetooth speaker has became my main audio source, I am not sure what to believe in the audio world anymore. I have $150 2.1 speakers I like, $200 headphones I like, but 99% of the time I still listen to this little Oontz $30 bluetooth speaker and it sounds freakin amazing. I have no idea anymore. LOL

I got a Teknmotion Air Capsule Bluetooth speaker like 6 years ago off of Drop for about the same price, it sounds way better than its size and price would suggest and I am impressed by it every time I use it. It does this thing where it actually uses the surface its set on as low frequency transducer, it makes a huge difference in how full it sounds and surprisingly never sounds unbalanced. It even has a mic so I use as my "headset" for work meetings and apparently sounds "good".

That said it hasn't and I'm sure never will evoke an emotional response from music, let me hear things for the first time in songs I've listened to several times before, or make me errily second guess if what I heard was someone in the other room I wasn't aware of or if really was the movie I was watching (spoiler alert, it was the movie). All things my speakers have done.

Non-humble Tardian might have said: "with the greatest respect" I disagree, but chastened Tardian deferentially suggests:

Our pick of the 9 best stereo speakers we've tested to suit any budget, space and need

Our pick of the top stereo speakers to suit every price, space and need

www.whathifi.com

Those KEF are the real deal.

 

[Tardian]

The demigod likes the JBL Xtreme 2, which can (if you are deal-hungry) be obtained very cheaply. It has tolerable sound reproduction. My oldest son doesn't agree.

I got a Teknmotion Air Capsule Bluetooth speaker like 6 years ago off of Drop

TM-TWINBTW-TwinSound Stereo Bluetooth Speakers and Charging

www.teknmotion.com

Does anyone who cares wish to comment on the above product (based on actual experience), as number two son (Dude) might like these for playing away games?

Other options:

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[95Viper]

Stop the off topic posting and thread crapping.

Thank You.

 

[Chomiq]

what.....the.......
"here we bend this sound bar, now it fits around your neck, enjoy!"

its honestly so weird, I love it, this is just pure fuel for youtubers to review.

LG had something like this 2 or 3 years ago. Nothing groundbreaking.